I saw this for the first (and last) time back in the late 1980s, when you could rent Amazing Stories in sets of 3 episodes. I was probably about 14 years-old at the time and absolutely loved this episode. 30 years, I was surprised at how well it's aged. My 13 and 10 year-old daughters really enjoyed it too.
The cast is fantastic, the tension palpable and Spielberg deftly moves his camera through the tight confines of the plane.
Is the pay-off a little schmaltzy? Well I guess that depends on how how you feel about Spielberg. Personally, I love the charm and innocence of this episode, as well as the boyish hope that Spielberg uniquely delivers.
The only change I'd make is the title. 'The Mission' is a little bland - 'Lucky 24' would have been much more fitting.
The cast is fantastic, the tension palpable and Spielberg deftly moves his camera through the tight confines of the plane.
Is the pay-off a little schmaltzy? Well I guess that depends on how how you feel about Spielberg. Personally, I love the charm and innocence of this episode, as well as the boyish hope that Spielberg uniquely delivers.
The only change I'd make is the title. 'The Mission' is a little bland - 'Lucky 24' would have been much more fitting.